The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
Memphis Theater.

lut duuleHCc WHO dttenueu tne Lledtef
last night expected to see Mr.. Downing
and company in the Gladiator" but in
this they were disappointed, owing to
the recent illness of the star ut
Nashville, so "Ingomm," less
attractive and heavy play, was sub
stituted, and in which Mr. Downing
took the title role. The usual apology was
made from the stage for the change of pro-
gram, and but few Of the audience left in
consequence. A change Of program nat
urally has depressing effect upon any au-
dionce when for the first time it is sudden
ly sprungupon them before the rising oftho
curtain, and it is natural for people TO set
tie down and expect not 70 be satisfied
with the change. Mr.. Downing has q
strong company, which is able in an
emergency to give in good style plays
other than the chief dramatic and
scenic attraction, ''Tho Gladiator"
which has been so widely
advertised by Manager Mack, and it fol-
lows that "Ingomar" was well presented
and was generously applauded by the au-
dience. But, notwithstanding all this, it
was not satisfactory or remark
able strong production Of the play Mr..
Downing was evidently suffering from his
recent illness, and was not at himself The
support, being always in dramatic SYM
pathy with the star, did as well could be
expected under the circumstances. Those
who remembered the charming presenta-
ton OF the play by the James Wainwright
combination could not fail TO notice the
shortcomings OF the production OF last
evening.
As an explanation to all this Manager
Mack last night stated to Tue APPEAL dra-
matte reporter that Mr.. Downing caught
severe cold while getting out some valua-
bic trunks and property from his
room during fire at the Windsor hotel
81. Paul, Mimi, the week before Lass
The cold caught there caused inhamuls
ton OF the bowels, which brought on PES
itonitis Mr.. Downing was under his dof
tors care all Of last week, and was unable
to play at Nashville. His physician WIS
opposed to his PLAYING last night,
hut he said he was bound 10 GO on,
80 a play not so robust or heavy was
substituted in place OF "Spartacus.' which
has several combais Mr.. Downing felt
quite well after the performance last
night, and his manager states that hc will
undoubtedly appear rs SSariacus
tonight. Should he not be able TO do 80.
"Ingomar' or some other strong play
will be substituted.
Mr. William Harris who left thccompany
mt Nashville 10 attend the iuneml OF his
mother, it is stated, will arrive in the city
today, and appear tonight US Phasarius.
Should he not arrive, however. an under
study will be ready 10 take his place.
q modJcska.
At Witzmann's, this morning, the salc
OF seats will open for Nine. Modicska's en-
gagement at the theatcr on Thursday
evening and during the remainder Of the
week This accomplished actress will
appear in "As You Like Il" ON
Thursday night, Camille" ON Friday,
"Much Ado About Nothing" at the sat
urday matinee, and on Saturday night IN
Romeo and Juliet" There il no actress
On the American stage who can compare
with Modjcska IN Shakesperian comedy.
Emma Abbott.
The season OF opera 10 begin by the Alb
bott company next week will form SPLEEN
did diversion in the round Of social festiyi-
ties incident TO the Joyous holiday sea-
son, and the favorite prima donna
may count on highly successful
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